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How to get an HVAC license in Maryland

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors (HVACR) licenses HVAC contractors in Maryland.

Who licenses HVAC work in Maryland

CredentialState license
BoardMaryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors (HVACR) official statement
Official lookupSearch HVAC licenses
License typesMaster, Master Restricted, Limited, Journeyman, Journeyman Restricted, Apprentice

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to HVACR for a credential such as Master, Master Restricted or Limited.
    Board page
  2. Yes: a PSI exam for journeyman, restricted journeyman, master and restricted master licenses. source
  3. Experience: 3 years (Master: at least three years as a licensed journeyman under an HVACR master, with at least 1,875 hours worked in the year before applying). source
  4. Carry masters who sign contracts need general liability of at least $300,000 and property damage of at least $100,000 ($400,000 combined). source
  5. Pay the master license fee (nonrefundable, as of July 1, 2025): $94.50. source
  6. License renews for a 2 year term, expiring October 1 of an odd numbered year. source

HVAC requirements in Maryland

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamYes: a PSI exam for journeyman, restricted journeyman, master and restricted master license. source
Experience3 years (Master: at least three years as a licensed journeyman under an HVACR master, with at least 1,875 hours worked in the year before applying). source
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceMasters who sign contracts need general liability of at least $300,000 and property damage of at least $100,000 ($400,000 combined). source
RenewalLicense renews for a 2 year term, expiring October 1 of an odd numbered year. source
ReciprocityReciprocal licenses for master, master restricted, journey and journey restricted licensees from Delaware or Virginia. source
Fees
  • $94.50 (Master license fee (nonrefundable, as of July 1, 2025)). source
  • $31.50 (Master restricted license fee, for each area licensed). source
  • $94.50 (Limited license fee). source
  • $25 (Journeyman license fee). source

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Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in Maryland?
Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors (HVACR) licenses HVAC contractors in Maryland.
How do I check an HVAC license in Maryland?
The Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors (HVACR) keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Maryland. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in Maryland?
$94.50 (Master license fee (nonrefundable, as of July 1, 2025)). $31.50 (Master restricted license fee, for each area licensed). $94.50 (Limited license fee). $25 (Journeyman license fee).
How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Maryland?
3 years (Master: at least three years as a licensed journeyman under an HVACR master, with at least 1,875 hours worked in the year before applying).
How often does an HVAC license renew in Maryland?
License renews for a 2 year term, expiring October 1 of an odd numbered year.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.